Subtract 5/48 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 5/48
40/25 - 5/48 is 359/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
40/25 = 40 × 48/25 × 48 = 1920/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/1200 - 125/1200 = 1920 - 125/1200 = 1795/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/240
- In mixed form: 1119/240
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